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Big Four Banking: Commonwealth Bank’s FY26 results showed cash profit up to $11bn and a higher dividend, but CBA warned mortgage demand is cooling as loan applications fall 15% since May and it flags pockets of household stress. Market Pulse: The ASX 200 slipped as Wall Street tech sold off, with oil strength offering partial support while investors digest earnings and wait on US inflation cues. Housing & Rates: The RBA kept the cash rate at 4.35% but reiterated the risk of further hikes; analysts point to a housing crossroads as borrowing capacity tightens. Insurance Costs: Suncorp says insurance premiums are rising almost twice as fast as broader inflation, pushing regulators and the company to improve customer understanding. Property & Policy: Coalition migration plans target net overseas migration under 180,000 to ease housing pressure, while commentators argue the property system is still failing first buyers. Energy Transition: A federal-NSW bailout for the Tomago aluminium smelter is expected, as power costs threaten viability and more smelters look to shift to renewables. Deal Watch: Sports Entertainment Group is buying NZ audio network MediaWorks for NZ$130m, building a trans-Tasman media group. Fintech/Regulation: ASIC has warned on prediction markets, and Australia has moved to suspend crypto ATM operator Cryptolink over AML reporting failures. Corporate Appointments: Speirs Finance Group named a new chief risk officer, Simon James, as it strengthens risk and credit governance.

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